EPA v. UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS EASTERN DIVISION, INC.

Case summary

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONTINUOUS LINE LEAK DETECTION: MECHANICAL LINE LEAK DETECTOR INSTALLED SUCH THAT THE STATIC HEAD EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM FOR WHICH THE LEAK DETECTOR IS RATED BY THE MANUFACTURER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE CORROSION PROTECTION FOR METAL PIPING CONNECTIONS INCONTACT WITH THE GROUND. FAILURE TO TIMELY PERFORM TESTING OF CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR STEEL TANK: ADDITIONAL ANODES WERE ADDED IN 2002, AND INITIALLY TESTED AT THAT TIME, BUT NOT RETESTED UNITL 2006(REQUIREMENT IS TO TEST AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THRE YEARS).

Defendants (1)

• UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS EASTERN DIVISION, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS #228

  ROUTE 9 WEST, RANSON, WV, 25438

  Registry ID: 110007879297

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9003 — UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS EASTERN DIVISION, INC.entered 2007-12-26

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $17,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-12-26Final Order Issued
• 2007-12-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-12-27Enforcement Action Data Entered